Table 1.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Procedures Used to Manage Gastric Outlet Obstruction

	EUS-guided gastroenterostomy	Enteral stenting using SEMS	Surgical gastrojejunostomy
Advantages	Minimally invasive, also suitable for patients unable to undergo surgery	Minimally invasive, also suitable for patients unable to undergo surgery	Durable results (long-lasting palliation)
	Fewer complications (compared with surgery)	Simple, fast, and easy procedure
		Short time to oral intake
Disadvantages	Adequately trained endoscopist with expertise in EUS required	Symptom recurrence	Requires general anesthesia
			Short-term complications
			Delayed gastric emptying
			Increased costs

^{EUS, endoscopic ultrasound; SEMS, self-expandable metal stents.}